Indian Green Cardamom
Indian green cardamom is a highly aromatic spice used in culinary, beverage, and food-processing applications.
The spice consists of small green capsules containing aromatic seeds. Its characteristic fragrance and warm, sweet-spicy flavour make it suitable for both traditional recipes and commercial food formulations.
Description
Specification
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Indian Green Cardamom |
| Common Name | Green Cardamom / Elaichi |
| Botanical Name | Elettaria cardamomum |
| Product Category | Whole Spice |
| Origin | India |
| Product Forms | Whole Green Cardamom Pods / Cardamom Seeds / Cardamom Powder |
| Colour | Natural green to yellowish-green, depending on grade and processing |
| Aroma | Strong, distinctive, sweet and aromatic cardamom fragrance |
| Taste | Characteristic sweet, warm, spicy and aromatic flavour |
| Pod Size / Grade | Grade and lot dependent; available according to agreed specification |
| Pod Appearance | According to agreed grade and product specification |
| Purity | According to agreed product specification and applicable requirements |
| Moisture | According to agreed product specification |
| Foreign Matter | According to applicable food-quality requirements and agreed specification |
| Damaged / Discoloured Pods | According to agreed product specification |
| Seed Characteristics | Characteristic dark to brownish-black seeds within the dried capsules |
| Volatile Oil | Grade and lot dependent; available according to buyer requirement |
| Product Condition | Clean, dry and suitable for the agreed commercial application |
| Packaging | Bulk export packaging according to buyer requirement |
| MOQ | According to order quantity and commercial requirements |
| Shelf Life | According to product specification, packaging and storage conditions |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry and clean environment away from moisture, heat and strong odours |
| Quality Testing | Testing can be arranged according to product specification, destination-market requirements and buyer requirements |
| COA | Certificate of Analysis can be provided where applicable |
| Export Documentation | Documentation according to shipment, destination country and applicable export requirements |
USES & APPLICATIONS
Uses of Indian Green Cardamom
Tea & Beverages
Green cardamom is widely used to flavour tea and other beverage preparations.
Bakery Products
Used in cakes, biscuits, breads, and other bakery formulations.
Confectionery & Desserts
Used in sweets, desserts and confectionery products.
Spice Blends
Used in masala blends, curry formulations and seasoning products.
Dairy & Traditional Foods
Used as a flavouring ingredient in various dairy-based and traditional preparations.
Rice & Savoury Foods
Used in biryani, rice dishes, and other savoury food preparations.
Food Processing
Used as a raw material by food manufacturers and commercial spice processors.
FAQ
What is Indian green cardamom?
Indian green cardamom is the dried fruit of Elettaria cardamomum, an aromatic spice valued for its distinctive fragrance, flavour, and green pod appearance
What is green cardamom used for?
Green cardamom is used in spice blends, beverages, confectionery, bakery products, desserts, traditional foods and commercial food-processing applications.
What is the botanical name of green cardamom?
The botanical name is Elettaria cardamomum.
What is green cardamom called in India?
Green cardamom is commonly called ‘Elaichi’ in India.
What factors determine green cardamom quality?
Important considerations may include pod appearance, colour, size or grade, cleanliness, moisture, aroma, and other agreed quality parameters.